2026-01-13

 

Singapore

·       Temasek, GIC returns are reasonable and within govt expectations: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4qNQXlv

·       Competition watchdog not yet notified of Clementi Mall sale, potential CapitaLand-Mapletree merger https://bit.ly/4aSibmo

·       Budget 2026: SBF, PwC list out 18 recommendations to strengthen Singapore economy https://bit.ly/4jCQHDD

·       E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance, drawing closer regulatory scrutiny https://bit.ly/4qjfW0j

·       Beijing looms large over Singapore-based Manus’ deal with Meta https://bit.ly/45bzNpD

·       Pig farming, livestreaming: Singaporeans find new opportunities in China https://bit.ly/4aWvgep

·       ‘One of the best years ever’: DBS’ equities head sees buoyant 2026 for Singapore IPOs https://bit.ly/4jAph13

·       Optimise land use: Build 5-storey landed homes https://bit.ly/49SQ6dG

Vietnam

·       HDBank completes issuance of 100 million USD green bonds to international investors https://bit.ly/3Z9xQXf

·       Hanoi to host Thailand Week 2026 in late January https://bit.ly/4jM1MT2

·       Gia Lai province attracts 846 million USD in investment in early January https://bit.ly/45RYszN

·       AirAsia to launch Bali – Da Nang route https://bit.ly/49k0ZFl

·       Vietnam, Singapore enhance cooperation in IFC development https://bit.ly/3LwJIzm

·       PM pushes five strategic breakthroughs to fuel digital economy https://bit.ly/457EJMn

·       Vietnamese business associations strengthen links across Europe’s key hubs https://bit.ly/45RYzeH

·       CIS: Opportunity for game developers in Vietnam https://bit.ly/3NgbIYF

·       Financial scams surge ahead of Tết https://bit.ly/3LxcRuq

·       Draft decree seeks to overhaul Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund https://bit.ly/458T6QB

Philippines

·       ‘Tiis ganda no more?’ Filipinos’ digital patience may wane over time https://bit.ly/4qHVZQo

·       Telco landscape to see major shifts, investment growth — analysts https://bit.ly/3NFJNkW

·       Megaworld earmarks P8B for Negros township https://bit.ly/4jDJgfu

·       GCash rolls out in-app OTPs to curb fraud https://bit.ly/4qPtz7a

·       Aboitiz Foods acquires Singapore animal nutrition firm https://bit.ly/4aXkXqu

·       Ayala Land partners with Abba’s Orchard for Vermosa campus https://bit.ly/45uj94X

·       Industry group seeks zonal value review after expulsion of POGOs https://bit.ly/4pGI6RR

·       PHL sugar exports to US of 100,000 MT approved https://bit.ly/4qHWkm8

·       E-vehicle industry seeks restoration of funding for CARS, RACE programs https://bit.ly/4qQpiAu

·       BSP extends perks to spur green lending https://bit.ly/4aYdFmw

·       BOI grooming Bataan as electronics, semicon hub https://bit.ly/4sEmzM7

·       Converge tops DICT poll on internet performance https://bit.ly/4jA2x1e

·       PSE targets more capital raising, IPOs in 2026 https://bit.ly/4raUpXR

·       DBM: UA allow execution of foreign-aided projects https://bit.ly/4pxAOQ9

Malaysia

·       New titan rises as Malaysia’s Sunway makes $3.5b move on construction bigwig IJM https://bit.ly/3NqQlnr

·       MSPO certification helps Malaysia meet sustainability requirements in FTAs, says MPOB https://bit.ly/457FJ35

·       HE Group wins power distribution system contract https://bit.ly/49RKh00

·       Teamstar signs underwriting agreement with TA Securities for ACE Market IPO https://bit.ly/49QsYMW

·       TM Nxera partners with TNB to secure 280MW for data centre campus https://bit.ly/3Na10mD

·       Favelle Favco acquires France-based Seram Industries SAS https://bit.ly/3NgbbWI

·       Vantris Energy divests stake in L&T-Sapura Shipping for 124mil https://bit.ly/49x0M0e

·       AirAsia X resumes popular KL–Busan route, fares from RM299 https://bit.ly/3ZbrFSw

·       Bursa Malaysia launches BMQ and BMQ-S indexes for financially strong companies https://bit.ly/49lUsd6

Indonesia

·       Indonesia to End Diesel Imports in 2026 as Balikpapan Refinery Comes Online https://bit.ly/49ioMW3

·       Corporate Fundraising Surge Lifts Outlook for Indonesia’s JCI in 2026 https://bit.ly/4sIa8iE

·       Minister Amran Confident Indonesia Can Absorb 4 Million Tons of Farmers’ Rice https://bit.ly/4aShHwD

·       Indonesia, China Sign $2 Billion Deal Spanning Metals, Batteries, Drones, and AI https://bit.ly/49ASoNq

·       Toyota Indonesia Navigates Trade Barriers to Protect Latin American Export Markets https://bit.ly/4qh1gyx

·       Prabowo Discusses Semiconductor Push in Weekend Meeting with Ministers https://bit.ly/4qQqlAq

Thailand

·       Flash Express Retreats from Malaysia: A Grim Omen for E-commerce Competition https://bit.ly/3LEKQRE

·       Thai Shippers Set Cautious 4% Export Target Amid Looming US ‘Judgement Day’ https://bit.ly/3YBMh6k

·       BOT lowers FIDF fee to 0.32% for 2026 to help banks support debtors https://bit.ly/4quB6bG

·       Thai Bourse Eyes End to Decades-Old Alcohol Taboo to Stem Capital Flight https://bit.ly/49RL696

Cambodia

·       Why Cambodia gave up alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi to China https://bit.ly/49Si8WD

·       Cambodia’s trade surpasses $64B in 2025, up 16.8% https://bit.ly/49WNIld

·       MoC unveils 3 initiatives to ease biz operations https://bit.ly/49QuL4u

·       Cambodia-Thailand trade hits $3.6B despite border conflict https://bit.ly/49gRIxG

·       Cambodia-Vietnam veterans pledge to boost business cooperation https://bit.ly/4pE3pDE

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       Asia’s AI robotics race: China leaps forward while South-east Asia finds its footing https://bit.ly/3LJsMps